DF pirate 35 build

[Luck as a Constant]

The Neu 1521 is plenty enough. A 1527 is complete overkill in that hull. The 1521 is a bit Larger than a 4082 Leopard and more efficient, I would put it right there with a 4092 Leo powerwise. The 1577kv would be great for 6s2p and I would get a 200a+ ESC.

Thanks for the reply.
Do you have experience with the sf esc?


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[Make-a-Wake]

Here's the 200a Swordy that powers my 39" mono, Castle 1717 6s2p....................bulletproof.............so far.

[Luck as a Constant]

thank you good sir!

[Luck as a Constant]

Boat and cf showed up today.
And it begins


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[tlandauer]

Boat and cf showed up today.
And it begins


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I will be watching this as well.

[Luck as a Constant]

I will be watching this as well.

Yesway




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[Luck as a Constant]

How do you guys feel about zpoxy?
I have it here... But not sure if it's great...
Lmk


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[Make-a-Wake]

I will be watching this as well.

I one-upped ya!!

[Make-a-Wake]

Ok.........what motor????????? 1521, 1717, 4082, 4092 etc...............???

[Luck as a Constant]

Lol
Still not sure but it will either be a 1521 or a 1717.
I have plenty to do before I need to decide, and there's at least 5 feet of snow in my front yard


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[Make-a-Wake]

In my opinion the 1717 will have a little more gusto than the 1521. Its got Neu's "blessing" and most likely Neu's quality control. Plus its a bit bigger 46 x 85mm to the 1521 at 40 x 84

[Luck as a Constant]

Yeah I see what you mean.
As far as power goes tho, which has more?



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[flraptor07]

On the Zpoxy thing, that's about all I use 5min. and 30min depending on what I'm doing. I've never had anything come apart that wasn't my fault and that was only one thing. If I'm doing motor mounts or something like that I mix either milled fiberglass or milled Carbon Fiber with it to make it thicker, stronger and to color it. IMO Good Stuff !!! Their Finishing Resin is good too!

[tlandauer]

How do you guys feel about zpoxy?
I have it here... But not sure if it's great...
Lmk


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I have used the 30 min. Z-Poxy extensively, good stuff. The only thing is that it is pretty sensitive with the mixing ratio, and I am always afraid to have incorrect 1:1 ratio that I pour enough to the mixing cup for a precise reading. In the end, I have wasted quite a lot. Some people use a tiny amount on a piece of card board to mix, haven't figured out that technique out yet... Also when they say 30 min. pot life, I often wish it is still longer.

[Luck as a Constant]

So I gotta work fast I guess lol


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[Make-a-Wake]

Yeah I see what you mean.
As far as power goes tho, which has more?



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I'm gonna say the 1717, 5mm more diameter and a hair longer too. As i said it pushes my 39" mono to 60.

[Luck as a Constant]

I should post some pics.

Used wax paper to make a templet on the cf
And test fit
I'll be doing two layers


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[flraptor07]

Much better lookin than the regular DF 35, Do you know if they are the same bottom?

[Luck as a Constant]

I'm not sure on that...


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[tlandauer]

Agreed, love the free board. Regular DF35 has ride pad, no?
Inlay template looks good!

[Luck as a Constant]

No idea on that.
The only thing I can say it that there is a very small difference in length and width of them. So small I would be inclined to say that it's only because the top decks are different.
However, looking at pictures of the two, the pirate looks a bit deeper V, but it's impossible to tell from just a picture


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[Make-a-Wake]

The Pirate is a bit taller and deeper vee. Looks awesome

[flraptor07]

From studying the pics, I'm pretty sure the bottoms are the same. The Pirate looks deeper because of the little extra freeboard and that's what makes the difference in the length and width.

[TheShaddix]

That inlay looks great! What grit do you use to sand the hull down prior to laying in the cf? Also, since you're doing 2 layers, have you thought of just getting 6k cloth instead? Just a suggestion as that'll save you time and it's easier to work with.

[Luck as a Constant]

I used 180
No I hadn't thought about heavier cloth. I just got some good easy to use cloth. I'll consider that in the future thanks!


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[Luck as a Constant]

If you want to do a nice job, it's necessary to have the rite materials.
A bit costly, but worth it.


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[Luck as a Constant]

Guys, if you aren't using west systems 105, I highly recommend it. I've used zpoxy for years and never has it been this easy and good looking....


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[Rocstar]

[Luck as a Constant]

Keith kinda guilted me into it lol
But I'm super happy I did... It's the small things that make it next level.
I really like the 105/207 also, because it's crystal clear. No yellow whatsoever


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[Rocstar]

Keith kinda guilted me into it lol
But I'm super happy I did... It's the small things that make it next level.
I really like the 105/207 also, because it's crystal clear. No yellow whatsoever


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It's all I use....Really makes a difference.